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What is the bread called that is commonly known in France?
Baguette
What are the four ingredients that baguettes can legally contain?
Flour, water, yeast, salt
What is a reason small bakeries in France are struggling?
Rising costs of materials
How many hours does a fresh baguette stay fresh before going stale?
6 hours
What is this bread called?
croissant
What does the term 'Mardi Gras' literally translate to?
Fat Tuesday
What is hidden inside a traditional king cake?
A small figurine or plastic baby is hidden inside a traditional king cake.
Which religion is most closely associated with Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras is most closely associated with Christianity, particularly the Catholic tradition.
Which two cities are named as the biggest hosts of Mardi Gras/Carnival celebrations?
New Orleans, Louisiana and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
What are the social organizations that put on parades and balls called?
They are called 'krewes.'
What are the coins thrown from the floats called?
'doubloons.'
What does the motto 'Travail, Justice, Solidarité' translate to?
The motto translates to 'Work, Justice, Solidarity.'
Who is Black M?
Black M is a famous singer and rapper who is Guinean.
What are the colors of the Guinée flag?
The colors of the Guinée flag are red, yellow, and green.
What is the capital of Guinée?
Conakry
What is Guinée's soccer team known as?
the Syli National, which translates to 'National Elephants.'
When was the Eiffel Tower built?
1889
Did French people like the Eiffel Tower when it was first built?
No, many people said it was ugly and were scared it would fall on them.
Who was Gustave Eiffel?
Gustave Eiffel was the engineer who designed and oversaw the construction of the Eiffel Tower.
For how many years was the Eiffel Tower originally planned to stand before being demolished?
20 years
Name at least 2 other cities in the world that have their own Eiffel Tower.
Las Vegas, USA and Tokyo, Japan, Paris, Texas Cincinnati, Ohio all have their own replicas of the Eiffel Tower.
What unique feature did Gustave Eiffel include at the very top of the Eiffel Tower for his personal use?
Gustave Eiffel had a private apartment at the top of the Eiffel Tower.
Who is Kylian Mbappé?
A professional football/ soccer player.
Which club does Mbappé currently play for?
Real-Madrid
Which languages is Mbappé fluent in?
French, Spanish, and English.
What is Mont-Royal?
Mont-Royal is a hill that inspired the name for Montréal.
What is poutine?
a dish made of french fries, cheese curds, and gravy
What is the subway in Montréal called?
the Metro
What is a beaver tail?
Le queue de castor is a type of fried dough pastry, often topped with various sweet toppings.
What was Habitat 67?
Habitat 67 was an experimental apartment complex that was part of the World's Fair in 1967.
What change did King Charles 9th make in 1564?
He changed the start of the year from April 1 to January 1.
What is the meaning behind the term 'Poisson d'Avril'?
April Fish Day
What is a modern tradition do French people associate with Poisson d'Avril?
Discreetly attaching paper fish to people's backs
French people who still celebrated the New Year on April were called…?
Fools
How long did it take to build the Arc de Triomphe?
It took 30 years to build.
How many roads converge at the Arc de Triomphe?
The Arc sits at the center of 12 roads. It is called l'Etoile. "The star"